Plan for Retirement | SSA Check your Social Security account to see if you’re eligible and how much you'll get when you apply at different times between age 62 and 70
Online Services | SSA - The United States Social Security Administration Online Services We are constantly expanding our online services to give you freedom and control when conducting business with Social Security Today, you can apply for retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits online With a personal my Social Security account, you can check the status of an application or appeal, request a replacement Social Security card (in most areas), print a benefit
Benefits Planner: Retirement | Retirement Age and Benefit Reduction | SSA Starting Your Retirement Benefits Early (En español) You can start receiving your Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62 However, you are entitled to full benefits only when you reach your full retirement age If you delay taking your benefits from your full retirement age up to age 70, your benefit amount will increase
What to do when someone dies | SSA Funeral homes generally tell us when someone dies So, you don’t typically need to report a death to us If a funeral home isn’t involved or doesn't report the death for some reason, you should call us and provide the name, Social Security number, date of birth, and date of death for the person who died
Get Your Social Security Statement | my Social Security | SSA Social Security Statement Your Social Security Statement (Statement) is available to view online by opening a my Social Security account Millions of people of all ages now use these online accounts to learn about their future Social Security benefits and current earnings history